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[2012] FWAA 7760
DECISION
Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement
Victorian Hospitals’ Industrial Association
(AG2012/7576)
VICTORIAN PUBLIC HEALTH SECTOR (HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS, HEALTH AND ALLIED SERVICES, MANAGERS &
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS) MULTIPLE ENTERPRISE
AGREEMENT 2011-2015
Health and welfare services
COMMISSIONER GREGORY MELBOURNE, 11 SEPTEMBER 2012
Application for approval of theVictorian Public Health Sector (Health Professionals, Health
and Allied Services, Managers &Administrative Officers) Multiple Enterprise Agreement
2011-2015.
[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the
Victorian Public Health Sector (Health Professionals, Health and Allied Services, Managers
& Administrative Officers) Multiple Enterprise Agreement 2011-2015 (the Agreement). The
application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) by the Victorian
Hospitals’ Industrial Association (VHIA). The employers to be covered by the Agreement
agreement are those specified in the Single Interest Employer Authorisation made by
Commissioner Cribb on 29th March, 2012 [PR524584].
[2] I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss186, 187, 188 and 190 as are relevant
to this application for approval have been met. An undertaking concerning clause 127 - Right
of Entry was sought and has been provided by the VHIA. It is taken to be a term of the
Agreementand a copy is attached to this decision.
[3] Subsequent detail concerning five minor typographical changes to the Agreement was
also provided by the Applicant. I am satisfied those amendments do not in any way change
the intent of the Agreement and pursuant to s.586(a) it is amended to incorporate those
changes.
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[4] The Health Services Union being a bargaining representative for the Agreement has
given notice under s.183 of the Act that it wants the Agreement to cover it. In accordance with
s.201(2), I note that the Agreement covers that organisation. The Communications, Electrical,
Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia
also gave notice under s.183, however, that notice was subsequently withdrawn.
[5] The Agreement is approved and, in accordance with s.54 of the Act, will operate from
18 September 2012.The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 31 December 2015.
Printed by authority of the Commonwealth Government Printer
<Price code AD,AE896737 PR528918>
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VICTORIAN PUBLIC HEALTH
SECTOR
(HEALTH PROFESSIONALS,
HEALTH AND ALLIED
SERVICES, MANAGERS &
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS)
ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2011-
2015

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SECTION 1 – COMMON TERMS APPLYING TO ALL EMPLOYEES

PART 1 – APPLICATION AND OPERATION OF THE AGREEMENT

1. AGREEMENT TITLE

1.1 This agreement shall be known as the Victorian Public Health Sector (Health Professionals, Health
and Allied Services, Mangers and Administrative Officers) Multiple Enterprise Agreement 2011-
2015.

2. ARRANGEMENT

SECTION 1 – COMMON TERMS APPLYING TO ALL EMPLOYEES...................................................................................2
PART 1 – APPLICATION AND OPERATION OF THE AGREEMENT.............................................................................2
1. AGREEMENT TITLE.................................................................................................................................................2
2. ARRANGEMENT........................................................................................................................................................2
3. OPERATION OF AGREEMENT...............................................................................................................................5
4. APPLICATION OF THIS SECTION........................................................................................................................6
5. DEFINITIONS..............................................................................................................................................................6
6. INCIDENCE & COVERAGE.....................................................................................................................................6
7. COMMENCEMENT DATE AND PERIOD OF OPERATION..............................................................................7
8. RELATIONSHIP TO PREVIOUS INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTS......................................................................7
9. SAVINGS......................................................................................................................................................................7
10. NO EXTRA CLAIMS.............................................................................................................................................7
11. CLASSIFICATION REVIEW...............................................................................................................................7
12. LOCAL WORKFORCE TRIALS.........................................................................................................................8
SECTION 2 – TERMS APPLYING TO HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES ONLY..................................................9
PART 1 – COMMON CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT APPLYING TO ALL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS..........9
13. APPLICATION OF THIS SECTION...................................................................................................................9
14. DEFINITIONS SPECIFIC TO SECTION 2 OF THIS AGREEMENT.............................................................9
15. ANTI DISCRIMINATION.....................................................................................................................................9
16. TRANSMISSION OF BUSINESS.......................................................................................................................10
17. FLEXIBILITY.......................................................................................................................................................10
18. CONSULTATION REGARDING MAJOR WORKPLACE CHANGE..........................................................11
19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION....................................................................................................................................12
20. DISPUTE RESOLUTION TRAINING...............................................................................................................12
21. PROCEDURE IN RELATION TO PERFORMANCE AND CONDUCT.......................................................13
22. TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT...............................................................................................................................13
23. ADVERTISING VACANCIES............................................................................................................................16
24. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT...............................................................................................................16
25. SALARY INCREASES.........................................................................................................................................16
26. ONCE OFF UPFRONT LUMP SUM PAYMENT.............................................................................................17
27. CLASSIFICATIONS AND WAGES...................................................................................................................17
28. NOTIFICATION OF CLASSIFICATION.........................................................................................................18
29. CHIEF STRUCTURES........................................................................................................................................18
30. ALLOWANCES....................................................................................................................................................19
31. PAYMENT OF WAGES......................................................................................................................................23
32. HOURS OF WORK..............................................................................................................................................23
33. MEAL INTERVAL...............................................................................................................................................24
34. REST PERIOD......................................................................................................................................................24
35. DUTY ROSTER....................................................................................................................................................24
36. SUPERANNUATION...........................................................................................................................................25
37. OVERTIME...........................................................................................................................................................25
38. TEN HOUR BREAK.............................................................................................................................................26
39. ON-CALL & ROSTERED OVERTIME............................................................................................................27
40. SPECIAL RATES FOR SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS..................................................................................27
41. ADOs......................................................................................................................................................................27
42. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS........................................................................................................................................27
43. ANNUAL LEAVE.................................................................................................................................................27
44. CASHING OUT OF EXCESS ANNUAL LEAVE.............................................................................................30
45. PERSONAL LEAVE............................................................................................................................................30
46. COMPASSIONATE LEAVE...............................................................................................................................33
47. MAKE UP TIME..................................................................................................................................................34
48. PARENTAL LEAVE............................................................................................................................................34
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49. LONG SERVICE LEAVE....................................................................................................................................41
50. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS............................................................................................................................................45
51. EXAMINATION LEAVE.....................................................................................................................................47
52. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAVE...................................................................................................47
53. STUDY LEAVE.....................................................................................................................................................48
54. CONFERENCE/SEMINAR LEAVE...................................................................................................................48
55. JURY SERVICE...................................................................................................................................................49
56. BLOOD DONORS LEAVE..................................................................................................................................49
57. LEAVE TO ENGAGE IN EMERGENCY RELIEF ACTIVITIES..................................................................49
58. TRAINEE SUPERVISION...................................................................................................................................49
59. SALARY PACKAGING.......................................................................................................................................50
60. AMENITIES..........................................................................................................................................................50
61. DISCRETIONARY BACKFILL FOR CERTAIN ABSENCES.......................................................................51
62. PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF WORKPLACE BULLYING (EMPLOYEE TO EMPLOYEE)
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63. ACCIDENT PAY..................................................................................................................................................51
64. POSTING AGREEMENT....................................................................................................................................52
PART 2 – ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS................................................................................................................................52
65. REPLACEMENT POSITIONS...........................................................................................................................52
66. IN-SERVICE EDUCATION & TRAINING.......................................................................................................52
67. WORKING FROM HOME..................................................................................................................................53
68. PERSONAL LEAVE AND INCOME MAINTENANCE INSURANCE..........................................................53
69. APPLICATION OF FURTHER ADDITIONAL CLAUSES............................................................................53
70. REPLACEMENT POSITIONS...........................................................................................................................55
71. ACCESS TO NEW EMPLOYEES......................................................................................................................55
SECTION 3 – TERMS APPLYING TO HEALTH & ALLIED SERVICES, MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER EMPLOYEES ONLY...................................................................................................................................................56
PART 1 – APPLICATION AND OPERATION OF THIS SECTION..................................................................................56
72. APPLICATION OF THIS SECTION.................................................................................................................56
73. DEFINITIONS SPECIFIC TO SECTION 3 OF THIS AGREEMENT...........................................................56
74. INDIVIDUAL FLEXIBILITY ARRANGEMENT.............................................................................................58
75. ANTI-DISCRIMINATION..................................................................................................................................59
PART 2 – DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES AND CONSULTATIVE MECHANISMS.....................................59
76. CONSULTATION REGARDING MAJOR WORKPLACE CHANGE..........................................................59
77. DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE..........................................................................................................60
PART 3 – EMPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENTS SPECIFIC TO HEALTH AND ALLIED SERVICES, MANAGERS
AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER EMPLOYEES............................................................................................................63
78. TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT...............................................................................................................................63
79. MINIMUM ENGAGEMENT...............................................................................................................................63
80. FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT............................................................................................................................63
81. REGULAR PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT.......................................................................................................63
82. CASUAL EMPLOYMENT..................................................................................................................................64
83. FIXED TERM EMPLOYMENT.........................................................................................................................65
84. REQUESTS FOR FLEXIBLE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS.....................................................................65
85. VACANCIES.........................................................................................................................................................66
86. NOTICE OF TERMINATION - EMPLOYER..................................................................................................66
87. NOTICE OF TERMINATION - EMPLOYEE..................................................................................................68
PART 4 – CLASSIFICATION STRUCTURES, WAGES AND RELATED MATTERS....................................................69
88. CLASSIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................69
89. SALARY INCREASES.........................................................................................................................................69
90. ONCE OFF UPFRONT LUMP SUM PAYMENT.............................................................................................70
91. ALLOWANCE ADJUSTMENTS........................................................................................................................70
92. SALARY PACKAGING.......................................................................................................................................70
93. PAYMENT OF WAGES......................................................................................................................................71
94. SUPPORTED WAGE SYSTEM FOR EMPLYOEES WITH A DISABILITY...............................................72
95. SUPERANNUATION...........................................................................................................................................72
96. ACCIDENT PAY..................................................................................................................................................72
97. STAFF APPRAISAL............................................................................................................................................76
PART 5 – WORKING HOURS AND RELATED MATTERS..............................................................................................76
98. HOURS OF WORK..............................................................................................................................................76
99. ACCRUED DAYS OFF........................................................................................................................................78
100. WEEKEND WORK..............................................................................................................................................78
101. REASONABLE ADDITIONAL HOURS............................................................................................................79
102. OVERTIME...........................................................................................................................................................79
103. OVERTIME IN LIEU...........................................................................................................................................81
104. ON-CALL/RECALL.............................................................................................................................................81
105. CHILDCARE REIMBURSEMENT....................................................................................................................83
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106. SHIFTWORK........................................................................................................................................................83
107. REST BREAKS.....................................................................................................................................................85
108. MEAL BREAKS...................................................................................................................................................85
109. MEAL ALLOWANCES.......................................................................................................................................86
110. HIGHER DUTIES.................................................................................................................................................86
111. UNIFORMS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING................................................................................................86
112. TELEPHONE ALLOWANCE.............................................................................................................................87
PART 6 – LEAVE ARRANGEMENTS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS....................................................................................87
113. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS............................................................................................................................................87
114. ANNUAL LEAVE.................................................................................................................................................90
115. PURCHASED LEAVE.........................................................................................................................................95
116. PERSONAL/CARERS LEAVE...........................................................................................................................96
117. PERSONAL/CARERS LEAVE - MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS AT ST.
VINCENT’S HEALTH ONLY............................................................................................................................................99
118. COMPASSIONATE LEAVE.............................................................................................................................100
119. LONG SERVICE LEAVE..................................................................................................................................100
120. PRE-NATAL LEAVE.........................................................................................................................................105
121. PARENTAL LEAVE..........................................................................................................................................105
122. COMMUNITY SERVICES LEAVE.................................................................................................................112
123. BLOOD DONORS LEAVE................................................................................................................................114
124. CULTURAL AND CEREMONIAL LEAVE....................................................................................................114
PART 7 – DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES.........................................................................................................................114
125. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES.....................................................................................................................114
126. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES - DENTAL ASSISTANTS.........................................................................115
PART 8 – UNION FACILITATION......................................................................................................................................116
127. RIGHT OF ENTRY............................................................................................................................................116
128. ORIENTATION/INDUCTION PROGRAMMES............................................................................................116
129. RESOURCES AND FACILITIES.....................................................................................................................116
130. PAID UNION MEETINGS................................................................................................................................116
131. DISPUTE SETTLEMENT AND OHS TRAINING LEAVE...........................................................................117
132. NOTICEBOARDS..............................................................................................................................................118
PART 9 – CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT SPECIFIC TO MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICERS................................................................................................................................................................................118
133. APPLICATION OF THIS PART......................................................................................................................118
134. STUDY LEAVE...................................................................................................................................................118
135. EXAMINATION LEAVE...................................................................................................................................118
136. TRAVELLING ALLOWANCES......................................................................................................................119
137. REMOVAL EXPENSES.....................................................................................................................................119
138. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.....................................................................................................................119
PART 10 – CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT SPECIFIC TO MANGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICERS AT ROYAL WOMENS HOSPITAL AND ROYAL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL...........................................119
139. APPLICATION OF THIS PART......................................................................................................................119
140. TIME AND WAGES RECORDS......................................................................................................................120
141. OVERPAYMENT OF WAGES.........................................................................................................................120
142. WORKING FROM HOME................................................................................................................................120
143. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS..........................................................................................................................................120
144. OVERTIME.........................................................................................................................................................121
145. DISCRETIONARY LEAVE WITHOUT PAY.................................................................................................121
146. BEST PRACTICE...............................................................................................................................................121
147. EDUCATION AND TRAINING........................................................................................................................122
148. INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES...............................................................................................122
149. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY..................................................................................................123
150. CONVERSION OF UNUSED SICK LEAVE TO ANNUAL LEAVE............................................................123
151. ANNUALISED SALARIES................................................................................................................................124
152. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAVE.................................................................................................124
PART 11 – CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT SPECIFIC TO HEALTH AND ALLIED SERVICES EMPLOYEES
124
153. APPLICATION OF THIS PART......................................................................................................................124
154. AMENITIES........................................................................................................................................................124
155. ROSTERS............................................................................................................................................................124
156. WASH-UP TIME................................................................................................................................................125
157. MAKE UP TIME................................................................................................................................................125
158. SUMMER TIME (DAYLIGHT SAVINGS).....................................................................................................125
159. TIME AND WAGES RECORDS......................................................................................................................126
160. STAFFING LEVELS..........................................................................................................................................126
161. UNPLANNED ABSENCES................................................................................................................................126
162. DUAL PART-TIME APPOINTMENTS...........................................................................................................126
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163. LITERACY AND NUMERACY........................................................................................................................127
164. STUDY LEAVE...................................................................................................................................................127
165. EXPERIENCE PAYMENTS.............................................................................................................................127
166. COOKING TRADE PROFICIENCY PAYMENTS........................................................................................128
167. CERTIFICATE ALLOWANCE – PATHOLOGY TECHNICIANS.............................................................128
168. COMPUTER ALLOWANCE – HOSPITAL ATTENDANTS........................................................................128
169. INTERPRETER ALLOWANCES....................................................................................................................128
170. FIRST AID ALLOWANCE...............................................................................................................................129
171. HEAT ALLOWANCE........................................................................................................................................129
172. INFECTIOUS ALLOWANCES........................................................................................................................129
173. NAUSEOUS WORK ALLOWANCE................................................................................................................130
174. RED CROSS MOBILE UNIT ALLOWANCE.................................................................................................130
175. SENIORS ALLOWANCE..................................................................................................................................130
176. TOW MOTOR DRIVER ALLOWANCE.........................................................................................................131
177. TOOL ALLOWANCE........................................................................................................................................131
178. IN CHARGE ALLOWANCES..........................................................................................................................131
179. TRAVELLING ALLOWANCES......................................................................................................................132
180. BADGE ALLOWANCE – DENTAL NURSES................................................................................................132
181. SLEEPOVER (LOW CARE AGED CARE FACILITIES ONLY)................................................................133
182. TRAINEES..........................................................................................................................................................134
183. JUNIORS, TRAINEES AND APPRENTICES.................................................................................................134
184. DEDUCTION FOR BOARD AND LODGING................................................................................................135
185. CLASSIFICATIONS AND RATES OF PAY (FOOD SUPERVISORS AT CASTLEMAINE HEALTH
ONLY) 135
186. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY.......................................................................................................136
PART 12 – CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT SPECIFIC TO DENTAL ASSISTANTS EMPLOYED BY DENTAL
HEALTH SERVICES VICTORIA.........................................................................................................................................139
187. APPLICATION OF THIS PART......................................................................................................................139
188. CLINICAL SERVICES ENHANCEMENT/JOB ROTATION......................................................................139
189. ROSTERS............................................................................................................................................................139
190. MAKE UP TIME................................................................................................................................................139
191. SUMMER TIME (DAYLIGHT SAVINGS).....................................................................................................139
192. CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR CLOSURE............................................................................................................139
193. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES...............................................................................................................140
194. OVERPAYMENT OF WAGES.........................................................................................................................140
195. STAFFING FLEXIBILITY................................................................................................................................140
196. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT.................................................................................................................140
197. WORK RELATED TRAVEL............................................................................................................................140
198. HOURS OF WORK AND ACCRUED DAYS OFF.........................................................................................141
SIGNATORIES.............................................................................................................................................................................142
SCHEDULE A – EMPLOYERS COVERED..............................................................................................................................143
SCHEDULE B –WAGES RATES FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS...................................................................................145
SCHEDULE C – WAGE RATES FOR HEALTH AND ALLIED SERVICES, MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICERS.....................................................................................................................................................................................169
1 – MANAGEMENT AND ADMINSTRATIVE OFFICERS..............................................................................................169
2 – MANAGEMENT AND ADMINSTRATIVE OFFICERS AT THE ROYAL WOMEN’S HOSPITAL AND ROYAL
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL.....................................................................................................................................................170
3 – HEALTH AND ALLIED SERVICES..............................................................................................................................171
4 - DENTAL ASSISTANTS.....................................................................................................................................................183
SCHEDULE D – ALLOWANCES RATES FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS....................................................................185
SCHEDULE E – ALLOWANCES RATES FOR HEALTH & ALLIED SERVICES, MANAGERS AND
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS................................................................................................................................................186
SCHEDULE F - CLASSIFICATIONS DEFINITIONS APPLYING TO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.............................190
SCHEDULE G – CLASSIFICATIONS DEFINITIONS APPLYING TO HEALTH & ALLIED SERVICES, MANAGERS
AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS EMPLOYEES.............................................................................................................215
PART 1 – MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS CLASSIFICATION STRUCTURES...................215
PART 2 – ROYAL WOMEN’S HOSPITAL AND ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT AND
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS CLASSIFICATION STRUCTURE...............................................................................228
PART 3 – HEALTH AND ALLIED SERVICES EMPLOYEES CLASSIFICATION STRUCTURE.............................238
PART 4 – DENTAL HEALTH SERVICES VICTORIA DENTAL ASSISTANTS CLASSIFICATION STRUCTURE
268
SCHEDULE H – SUPPORTED WAGE SYSTEM FOR EMPLOYEES WITH A DISABILITY.........................................270
SCHEDULE I – GOVERNMENT YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SCHEME................................................................................273
INDEX OF SUBSTANTIVE PROVISIONS...............................................................................................................................275

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3. OPERATION OF AGREEMENT

3.1 This Agreement is intended to operate in three separate sections as follows:

3.1.1 Section 1 – Common Terms Applying to All Employees

3.1.2 Section 2 – Terms applying to Health Professional Employees Only; and

3.1.3 Section 3 – Terms applying to Health & Allied Services Managers and Administrative
Officer Employees Only;

4. APPLICATION OF THIS SECTION

4.1 The terms and conditions contained in Section 1 of this Agreement apply equally to all Employees
covered by this Agreement.

5. DEFINITIONS

5.1 Act means the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

5.2 Agreement means the Victorian Public Health Sector (Health Professionals, Health and Allied
Services, Managers and Administrative Officers) Multiple Enterprise Agreement 2011-2015

5.3 Health Professional Employee means an Employee (as defined) who is employed in any of the
classifications listed in Schedule F and employed by an Employer listed in Schedule A.

5.4 Employee means a person employed by an Employer listed in Schedule A of this Agreement who is
employed in any of the classifications set out in this Agreement, other than employees employed
solely or predominately in the provision of public mental health services.

5.5 Employer means each organisation listed in Schedule A of this Agreement.

5.6 Health and Allied Services, Managers & Administrative Officers Employee means an Employee
(as defined) who is employed in any of the classifications listed in Schedule G by an Employer listed
in Schedule A.

5.7 National Employment Standards or NES means Part 2-2 of the Act as amended from time to time.

5.8 Union or HSU means Health Services Union.

6. INCIDENCE & COVERAGE

6.1 This Agreement covers:

6.1.1 the Employers listed in Schedule A of this Agreement;

6.1.2 all Employees (as defined in clause 5.4) who are employed by any of the Employers in
any of the classifications set out in this Agreement; and

6.1.3 Health Services Union if it is named by Fair Work Australia as a party covered by the
Agreement.

6.2 Without affecting the generality of the clause 6.1 above:

6.2.1 Section 1 of this Agreement applies to Employees covered by this Agreement;
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6.2.2 Section 2 of this Agreement applies only to Health Professional Employees as defined
in clause 5.3 of this Agreement.

6.2.3 Section 3 of this Agreement applies only to Health and Allied Services, Managers and
Administrative Officer Employees as defined in clause 5.6 of this Agreement.

7. COMMENCEMENT DATE AND PERIOD OF OPERATION

7.1 This Agreement shall come into effect seven days from the date of approval by Fair Work Australia.

7.2 This Agreement shall nominally expire on 31 December 2015 or 4 years from the date of approval by
Fair Work Australia, whichever is the earlier.

7.3 The Agreement shall continue to operate after the nominal expiry date in accordance with the
provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).

7.4 The parties shall, three (3) months prior to the nominal expiry date of this Agreement, endeavour to
commence negotiations for a replacement Agreement provided that any claim made by any party
during this period may not be supported by industrial action.

8. RELATIONSHIP TO PREVIOUS INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTS

8.1 This is a comprehensive agreement that operates to the exclusion of any award, workplace
determination or other agreement which previously applied to Employees covered by this Agreement.

9. SAVINGS

9.1 Nothing in this Agreement shall affect any condition of employment, which is superior to any term or
condition pursuant to this Agreement, which an Employee was entitled to immediately prior to this
Agreement coming into effect.

9.2 The increases contained in this Agreement may be absorbed into any over award/agreement
arrangements where they exist.

10. NO EXTRA CLAIMS

10.1 This Agreement is reached in full and final settlement of all matters subject to claims by either party
and for the life of the Agreement no further claims will be made or supported by the parties covered
by the Agreement.

11. CLASSIFICATION REVIEW

11.1 During the life of the Agreement the parties will seek to undertake a classification review of
classifications covered by this Agreement. Matters under consideration may include, but are not
limited to, classification issues related to remuneration and professional development requirements,
having regard to attraction and retention considerations.

11.2 The agreed outcomes will be implemented on or after 1 April 2013.

11.3 An Agreement Implementation Committee will be established consisting of representatives from the
VHIA, the HSU and the Department of Health to review classifications and cost agreed outcomes.

11.4 Only review outcomes that can be funded from within the recurrent funding limit of $15 million
(including on-costs), will be implemented. Where proposed outcomes exceed the recurrent funding
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